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What do you call a story about a broken pencil? Pointless. Scholars may not be telling stories when using the resource, but they are solving optimization problems involving the maximum number of pencils that can fit on a tray. They finish by justifying their answers mathematically.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Have learners create optimization problems to share with the class
Classroom Considerations
- This activity should be done before the associated lesson
- Activity requires a large number of pencils
Pros
- Includes suggestions for how to use the resource with lower and higher grades
- Provides pictures of the setup and clear instructions
Cons
- Teenagers may find the three parts of the activity to be a bit repetitive